Mark Knopfler's Fingerpicking Technique

Mark Knopfler's technique on his National Style O resonator guitar, highlighted in a Dire Straits classic from the early '80s, involved a fingerpicking style. This method, as described by Knopfler, allows for a direct connection and soulfulness in the playing.

The approach emphasizes an immediate and tactile relationship with the instrument, enabling the musician to be fully attuned to the nuances of their performance. Originally reported by MusicRadar.